HR 2171
111th Congress
House
Government Operations and Politics
Government information and archives
Historical and cultural resources
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
U.S. history
Preserving the American Historical Record Act
Introduced: April 29, 2009
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 26, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Information Policy, Census, and National Archives.
Apr 29, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Apr 29, 2009
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Preserving the American Historical Record Act - Authorizes the Archivist of the United States to make grants to states to: (1) protect historical records; (2) use such records in new and creative ways; (3) provide education and training to those who care for historical records; and (4) create a wide variety of access tools, including finding aids, documentary editions, indexes, and images of key records maintained on state and local organization websites.
Requires the Archivist to consult with state and local officials on criteria for making the grants.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Information Policy, Census, and National Archives.
Committees of jurisdiction
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